Gruff Rhys and Kidsmoke shortlisted for 2020 Welsh Music Prize
30 October 2020, 11:08
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
The 2020 Welsh Music Prize shortlist has been announced, featuring albums from Gruff Rhys, Kidsmoke and more.
The 10th anniversary edition of the Welsh Music Prize shortlist has been unveiled, with 15 albums up for this year's prize.
Last year's award was won by Carmarthenshire trio Adwaith for their debut album Melyn.
Welsh Music Prize 2020 Shortlist
- Ani Glass - Mirores
- Colorama - Chaos Wonderland
- Cotton Wolf - Ofni
- Deyah - Care City
- Don Leisure - Steel Zakuski
- Georgia Ruth - Mai
- Gruff Rhys - Pang!
- Islet - Eyelet
- Keys - Bring Me The Head Of Jerry Garcia
- Kidsmoke - A Vision In The Dark
- Los Blancos - Sbwriel Gwyn
- Luke RV - Valley Boy
- Right Hand Left Hand - Zone Rouge
- Silent Forum - Everything Solved at Once
- Yr Ods - Iaith Y Nefoedd
The final winner of the 2020 Welsh Music Prize will be announced on 19 November. Visit welshmusicprize.com for more information.
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